Tag: Safety & Public Health
Biden to Lift Pandemic Rule Restricting Immigrants at Land Border
Once lifted, migrants entering the country to seek asylum will not be quickly turned back because of public health concerns
COVID-19 Vaccination Not Linked to Peripartum Adverse Outcomes
Large population-based cohort of more than 22,000 women shows no increased risks with vaccination during pregnancy
Many Local Health Departments Report Harassment During Pandemic
Public health officials reported experiencing structural and political undermining of their professional duties
Number of Children Living in Home With Loaded, Unlocked Firearms Unchanged
While more adults do report safe storage than in 2015, the trend is offset by overall increase in gun ownership
U.S. National Park Service Issues Mask Mandate
Along with all NPS buildings and public transportation systems, masks will be required in outdoor spaces where social distancing is not possible
Black Adult Patients Have Worse Patient Safety in Hospitals
Black adults experienced worse patient safety relative to White patients in same age group, of same gender, treated at same hospital
Mental Health Needs Described After Hurricane Irma
In 20 months after hurricane, 17 percent of households reported need for a mental health care provider; 37.9 percent did not receive these services
Strategies ID’d Than Can Interrupt Spread of Infectious Disease
Key elements of effective system include border controls, restricted entry, quarantine for inbound travelers
Mental Health Conditions Up in Public Health Workers During Pandemic
53.0 percent in public health departments reported symptoms of at least one condition in survey conducted during March, April 2021
Consumers Warned About Bed Rails That Pose Entrapment, Asphyxia Risk
Some models can allow a person to get trapped between the bed rail and mattress or within portions of the rail itself
